Thursday, April 16, 2009

Can vegetarianism affect the development of canine teeth?

Ok, I%26#039;m twelve years old, and lost my last canine tooth around the same time as I became a vegetarian, which was about seven months ago. It still has barely grown in at all. It makes me angry. My dad says that it%26#039;s because I%26#039;m a vegetarian. Does anyone know if this is true?

Can vegetarianism affect the development of canine teeth?
I KNOW THE TRUTH AND YOUR DIET HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PERMANENT CANINE TOOTH.
Reply:being a veggie is bad for your health..period
Reply:No. One has nothing to do with the other. And being a vegeterian is completely healthy- just make sure you are getting the appropriate amount of protein (found mostly in meats).
Reply:It isn%26#039;t because you are a vegetarian as diet has no bearing on your tooth eruption. Sometimes it just takes a while for your new teeth to erupt. Make sure that you are getting a balanced diet (like the other poster said, get your protein (eat your beans!)





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